
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA (110 Rentals)


Wessex Apartments

Gateway

South Meadow

CORE Apartments

Hyland Apartments

Wyndsor Terrace

Fountainview

Hickory Ridge Apartments

Copper Beech
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420 S 4th St

Grayhawk Apartments

Cranford Apartments

West Field Apartments

Somerset Apartments

2706 Kent Ave

Fountain View Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

West Village Apartments

Haven Apartments
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Aspen Village

Western Hills Apartments

203 Campus

Furman Somerset Apartments

Furman Western Hills

Melrose Park Apartments

Furman 24th Street Apartments

College Creek Apartments

Grandview Square Apartments

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4713 Ontario St, Unit #3
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4503 Twain Cir, Unit 204

238 Village Dr

5504 Kansas Dr

4510 Twain Cir

4511 Twain Cir

640 S. 4th St.

Village Cooperative of Ames

2810 Grand Ave

2929-2933 West St

Twin Oaks Apartments
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Creek View Luxury Condos

3418 Coy St

Lincoln Park

2823 West St

Westward Apartments

209 N Hyland Ave

Campus Point

2132 Sunset Dr

Suites on Lincoln Way

925 Burnett Ave
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West Ames, Ames, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Ames?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ames Studio Apartments | $882 | $610 | $1,500 |
West Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments | $952 | $650 | $1,600 |
| West Ames 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $529 | $2,408 |
| West Ames 3 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $459 | $1,701 |
| West Ames 4 Bedroom Apartments | $869 | $399 | $2,300 |
| West Ames 5 Bedroom Apartments | $614 | $549 | $715 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Ames Neighborhood of Ames, IA.
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Largest Available West Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West Ames area of Ames, IA is found at Fountain View Apartments and is listed at 722 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 722 Sq Ft | $950 |
| Fountainview | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 709 Sq Ft | $925 |
| Somerset Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 708 Sq Ft | $880 |
| Hickory Ridge Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath | 675 Sq Ft | $869 |
| Furman Somerset Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 665 Sq Ft | $880 |
| College Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 624 Sq Ft | $755 |
| 640 S. 4th St. | 640 S. 4th St. - Unit... | 624 Sq Ft | $785 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 411 Sq Ft | $820 |
Cheapest Available West Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Ames of Ames, IA is the 1 Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $755 at College Creek Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Ames is currently $952. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| College Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $755 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | $785 |
| 640 S. 4th St. | 640 S. 4th St. - Unit... | $785 |
| Hyland Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $820 |
| Hickory Ridge Apartments | 1 bed, 1 bath | $869 |
| Furman Somerset Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $880 |
| Somerset Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | $880 |
| 301 Main | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $880 |
| Fountainview | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | $925 |
| Fountain View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Ames Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Ames Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Ames is $952.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Ames Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Ames is a 722 square feet unit starting from $950 at Fountain View Apartments.
What is the average size for West Ames 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Ames is currently 658 sq ft.
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